CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
350 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85711
Childbirth Education, (520) 873-3887

 

At Carondelet St. Joseph’s Hospital, we offer a wide variety of childbirth classes and seminars. Our classes are taught by experienced Registered Nurses who are certified Childbirth Educators. Through these classes, the nurse educator will help you and your family prepare for the birth of your baby and the first few months following the birth.

 

Classes fill quickly. We recommend that you register for classes at the end of your first trimester. You may select individual classes or purchase them in a package. 

 

Course Packages

Option A: $90
Five-week childbirth preparation series or One-day childbirth preparation seminar PLUS two electives.
Option B: $100
Five-week childbirth preparation series or One-day childbirth preparation seminar PLUS three electives.
Option C: $120
Five-week childbirth preparation series or One-day childbirth preparation seminar PLUS four electives.
Option D: $60
4-hour childbirth refresher class PLUS two electives.

View courses, schedules and register on-line.

Gift Certificates
Looking for the perfect baby shower gift? Gift certificates are available for any of our Childbirth Education Classes. They make a unique and lasting gift! Please call 873-3887 for more information.

 

Pre-registration
If you are planning to have a baby at St. Joseph's Hospital or Holy Cross Hospital, please pre-register on-line to speed your admission to the hospital.

 

Other Education and Support

 

Outpatient Breastfeeding Center
St. Joseph's Hospital
(520) 873-3187

 

Sign up for a private session with a certified lactation consultant to help you and your baby learn the ins and outs of nursing. Also available are nursing supplies, nursing bras, breast pumps sales, rentals and parts.

 

The Breastfeeding Support Center Offers:

  • Private consultation by appointment
  • Medela products
  • Lansinoh products
  • Boppy products
  • Breast pump rental/sales
  • Breast pump parts and supplies
  • Boppy pillows
  • Books for breastfeeding moms

 

Consulting sessions begin at $35. Open Monday -Friday, 9am - 6pm (closed on holidays).
Located in the Regional Eye Center at St. Joseph's Hospital. For more information, call 873-3187.
Supported by International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Medela Bra Fitter certified consultants.

 

Breastfeeding: Basic Steps Bring Success

 

Breastfeeding Support Group
A support group for new mothers and their infants. Join us Tuesdays every week from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Women and Infant Conference Room, 5th floor, St. Joseph's Hospital or Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am at Rita Ranch, Urgent Care Associates on Rita Road across from the Mesquite Elementary School. Visit with other moms, receive support from lactation specialists, share experiences and much more! For more information call 873-3187. Cost: Free.

Infant Car Seat Safety Check
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 percent of child car seats are used incorrectly. Is your child's car seat correctly installed? Call to schedule your appointment for a free car seat check by a certified child passenger safety technician. Allow 30 minutes per car seat. Booster seats are available for children meeting the requirements. Call for further information. By appointment only. Call 873-3887. Cost: Free.

 

Postpartum Depression Support Group
A support group for women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth and are suffering from postpartum depression. The English-speaking group meets weekly on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm, O'Reilly Care Center, on the campus of St. Joseph's Hospital. The Spanish-speaking Group meets on Wednesdays from 10:30 am - Noon at El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway. For information on the English Speaking Group, call 873-6858. For information on Spanish Speaking Group, call 873-6857. Cost: Free.

 

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Footprints Support Group
A community-wide support group for parents who have lost a baby to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth or newborn death. A lending library, internet resources, parent networking, community programs and referrals are available. Grandparents and/or siblings are invited.   Meets second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 to 9 pm, St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, the Calvin Room, 3809 E. 3rd Street, Tucson AZ 85716 (park and enter on 2nd St.) For more information call 873-6590. Cost: Free.

 

Huella
A Spanish-speaking support group for pregnancy and infant loss. Meets first Monday each month, 7:30 - 9 pm, El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway. For more information call 743-0576 or 873-6590. Cost: Free.

 

If you have questions or comments, please call 873-3887 or email us at childbirth@carondelet.org.

 

Adolescent Pregnancy Outreach Program

 

Teen Pregnancy and Childbirth Classes
Participate with other teens in a positive and supportive atmosphere! Teen dads, support persons or grandparents are encouraged to attend the classes. Classes offered on Nutrition, Relaxation, Exercise, Labor and Delivery, Breastfeeding, Post Partum and Baby Care. Classes are taught by an experienced Labor and Delivery Nurse and Childbirth Educator. Cost: Free.

Regardless of what hospital you are delivering your baby, you may still attend the FREE classes. Our goal is for you to be educated and prepared for one of the greatest experiences of your life!

 

For More Information, please contact Paula at digital beeper: 218-0474, E-mail:

Phendricks@carondelet.org or the Teen Childbirth Office at (520) 873-3491.

 

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